GMC Acadia vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Overview | |
MSRP$29,800 | MSRP$41,535 |
Average price$24,482 | Average price$40,149 |
Listings9356 | Listings9205 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Grand Cherokee L is the three-row version of Jeep's popular midsize SUV. It continues into 2023 with higher prices and new competitors, namely the Land Rover Defender 130 and Toyota Grand Highlander. The style and 4x4 hardware are classic Jeep, but the Grand Cherokee L is built for comfort over raw capability. We tested the top trim, a Summit Reserve, that was priced over $75,000 and worth it—most of the time. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3923 lbs | Curb Weight4524 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height71.5 in |
Length193.4 in | Length204.9 in |
Width75.4 in | Width84.6 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload2078 lbs | Maximum Payload1370 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,800 | $41,535 |
Average price | $24,482 | $40,149 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | The Grand Cherokee L is the three-row version of Jeep's popular midsize SUV. It continues into 2023 with higher prices and new competitors, namely the Land Rover Defender 130 and Toyota Grand Highlander. The style and 4x4 hardware are classic Jeep, but the Grand Cherokee L is built for comfort over raw capability. We tested the top trim, a Summit Reserve, that was priced over $75,000 and worth it—most of the time. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.8 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3923 lbs | 4524 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 71.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 204.9 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 84.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 2078 lbs | 1370 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6200 lbs | |
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